The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs

Narrated by actor Danny Glover, THE REVOLUTIONIST: EUGENE V. DEBS tells the story of one of the most prominent socialists in American history. Alternately loved and reviled, Eugene Debs emerged as a passionate labor leader when he led the nationwide Pullman Strike in 1894. Later, he helped establish the U.S. Socialist Party, and ran as its candidate for president five times - including once from prison! Covering both his life and career, the documentary explores the political legacy of this controversial and influential progressive.

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